George Walker Bush was the 43rd President of the United States, serving from 2001 to 2009. He is a member of the Republican Party and previously served as the 46th Governor of Texas from 1995 to 2000.
He ran for president in 2000 on a platform of “humanitarian conservatism” and was elected, defeating Democratic candidate Al Gore in a closely contested election.
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- Full name: George Walker Bush
- Stage name: George W. Bush
- Date of birth: July 6, 1946
- Age: 78 years old
- Place of birth: New Haven, Connecticut, United States
- Nationality: American
- Occupation: 43rd President of the United States
- Height: Unknown
- Parents: George Herbert Walker Bush and Barbara Pierce
- Siblings: Jeb, Neil, Marvin and Dorothy
- Spouse: Laura Bush (married 1977)
- Children: Jenna Bush Hager and Barbara Bush
- Relationship: Married
- Net worth: $50 million
Early life and education
George Walker Bush was born on July 6, 1946, at Grace-New Haven Hospital in New Haven, Connecticut, United States. He was the first child of George Herbert Walker Bush and Barbara Pierce. Bush grew up in Midland and Houston, Texas, with four siblings: Jeb, Neil, Marvin, and Dorothy.
He attended Phillips Academy, a boarding school in Andover, Massachusetts, where he played baseball and was a cheerleader during his senior year. Bush then attended Yale University from 1964 to 1968, graduating with a Bachelor of Arts degree in history. Bush’s ethnicity is American and he is a Christian.
Career
George W. Bush was the 43rd President of the United States from 2001 to 2009. A member of the Republican Party, he previously served as the 46th Governor of Texas. Upon taking office, Bush signed major tax cuts and the No Child Left Behind education reform bill. He pursued socially conservative policies such as the Partial Birth Abortion Ban Act and faith-based initiatives. In 2003, he introduced the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief.
The terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, significantly shaped Bush’s presidency, leading him to launch the War on Terror and create the Department of Homeland Security. He ordered the invasions of Afghanistan and Iraq, and signed the Patriot Act to authorize surveillance of suspected terrorists.
During his second term, Bush signed the Medicare Modernization Act, creating Medicare Part D. He sought but failed to achieve major changes to Social Security and immigration laws. His presidency was marked by significant criticism of his handling of Hurricane Katrina and the firing of U.S. attorneys.
Bush left office with a mixed legacy, marked by both high and low approval ratings during his tenure. Although public opinion of him has improved since leaving office, his presidency is generally considered below average by pundits.
Social media
- Instagram Name: @georgewbush
Personal life
George W. Bush was engaged to Cathryn Lee Wolfman in 1967, but the relationship did not last. However, Bush and Wolfman remained on good terms after their relationship ended.
In 1977, at a barbecue, friends introduced Bush to Laura Welch, a teacher and librarian. After three months of courtship, Laura accepted Bush’s proposal and they were married on November 5, 1977.
On November 25, 1981, Laura Bush gave birth to twin daughters, Barbara Bush Hager and Jenna Bush. Although previously engaged to Cathryn Lee Wolfman, George W. Bush had a long and successful marriage to Laura Welch, with whom he married and had two daughters.
Net worth
George W. Bush is an American politician, businessman, and author with an estimated net worth of $50 million. He served as the 43rd President of the United States from 2001 to 2009.
Before entering politics, Bush was involved in various business ventures, including many years as an oil investor. He was also part owner of the Texas Rangers baseball team.
